ICD-10-CM G81: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for G81

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for G81

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)
  • hemiplegia and hemiparesis due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.05-, I69.15-, I69.25-, I69.35-, I69.85-, I69.95-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for G81):

G81.0 - Flaccid hemiplegia G81.00 - Flaccid hemiplegia affecting unspecified side G81.01 - Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant side G81.02 - Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left dominant side G81.03 - Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side G81.04 - Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side G81.1 - Spastic hemiplegia G81.10 - Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified side G81.11 - Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side G81.12 - Spastic hemiplegia affecting left dominant side G81.13 - Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side G81.14 - Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side G81.9 - Hemiplegia, unspecified G81.90 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side G81.91 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side G81.92 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left dominant side G81.93 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right nondominant side G81.94 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

About ICD-10-CM Code G81 (Hemiplegia and hemiparesis)

ICD-10-CM code G81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about G81 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Hemiplegia and hemiparesis.